Quarter-Bends & Slurs
Blues Guitar & Beyond
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6m 45s
The guitar is the most versatile instrument ever created, and a large part of that is because you have the ability to bend notes to various pitches at will. This lesson takes that capability to the next level by showing you how to actually create a new sound with string bending through a nifty little movement of your fretting hand. Sometimes, the most subtle techniques are the most important. These intricate moves can have a massive impact on phrasing and overall melodic statements.
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